The Korean collection of the C.V. Starr East Asian Library at Columbia University was established in 1931 by a donation of nearly 1,000 books from Korean students at Columbia University. However, a systematic collection of Korean materials only began after a renewed interest in Korean Studies emerged in 1953 after the Korean War. The collection has grown to include monographs, serials, and multimedia items. In addition, materials published in North Korea are also being collected as part of the expanding collection. Learn more.